Hydrocarbons: Fuel & Feedstock (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Hydrocarbons definition
Hydrocarbons definition
Compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms
Homologous series definition
Homologous series definition
Family of hydrocarbons with similar properties & same general formula
More C atoms in hydrocarbon → boiling point?
More C atoms in hydrocarbon → boiling point?
Increases (higher boiling point)
Crude oil definition
Crude oil definition
Mixture of different hydrocarbons found underground
Crude oil formation time
Crude oil formation time
Millions of years
Crude oil formed from
Crude oil formed from
Remains of dead plants and animals
Conditions for crude oil formation
Conditions for crude oil formation
High heat and pressure
Crude oil: finite or renewable?
Crude oil: finite or renewable?
Finite (limited) resource
Alkanes definition
Alkanes definition
Homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons
Saturated meaning in hydrocarbons
Saturated meaning in hydrocarbons
Maximum H atoms, only single bonds between C atoms
General formula for alkanes
General formula for alkanes
'n' in alkane formula
'n' in alkane formula
Number of carbon atoms
Alkanes chemical reactions (3 types)
Alkanes chemical reactions (3 types)
Combustion, react with halogens, cracking